Countdown to St Pauls Carnival: 14 days!

Early in the month, the artwork covered the wall on the Blue Mountain Nightclub, in Stokes Croft, as a reminder of the upcoming event. St Paul's Carnival will make its long-awaited return next July and the date is getting closer and closer. 

The event was cancelled last year as the City Council and the Police decided 'they couldn't ensure the safety of revellers due to increasing cost in health and safety'. The traditional event started in 1968 will be back next 6th July and the St. Pauls African Caribbean society has promised to deliver a memorable event this year.

Some important roads will be fully closed to the traffic; purple shaded roads will be closed from 05:00 on Saturday 6th July to 07:00 Sunday 7th July, and yellow shaded roads only for the parade, 11am-2pm on Saturday. Organizers advise neighbours to make the proper arrangements for any vehicles to be removed during that time. 

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What's on?

29th June, St Pauls Adventure Playground will host Bristol's Got Talent. You will just need to turn up to take part. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes. The event is free. (12-6pm)

A week-long exhibition in Kuumba (BS28) will show the history of the Carnival from 1st-5th July between 11am-7pm. It is a free event to watch the film 'Carnival Vibes 2001'.

St Pauls Afrikan Caribbean Carnival will be happening the 6th July between 11am-2am in the heart of St Pauls. You can check the programme HERE. The party will not finish at 2am, though. There are some official venues across Bristol for the afterparty.

How can I help?

If you want to put your two cents in to the event, there are many ways to do it: volunteering or working for the carnival. Complete and submit the forms they have on their website indicating how you want to get involved.

Organizers are encouraging people to make a donation to keep the carnival going by text service. Text CARN45 followed by the amount you want to donate (including  £ sign) to 70070.

Visit the official website for further information.